Game:   (673) New Mexico (4-0) vs. (674) UTEP (3-0)
Time:     Tues. 11/19  9:00 PM EST at Don Haskins Center
Spread: UTEP  -1
Total:     145
Odds from:  5Dimes Sportsbook 

The New Mexico Lobos head to the University of Texas El Paso, for a showdown against the UTEP Miners.  Both teams enter this game undefeated on the season, that will change tonight. These teams met around this time last year and New Mexico won at their home court, 84-78. 

NEW MEXICO LOBOS

The New Mexico Lobos are ranked #17 for offensive field goal percentage shooting 51.6% while attempting 61.3 shots per game. The Lobos shooting percentages include 75.3% for free throw percentage and 39.7% for three-point percentage so far this season. The Lobos are giving up 74.8 points per game. 

UTEP MINERS

The Miners are ranked 62 for offensive field goal percentage shooting 46.9% while attempting 49.0 shots per game. The Miners shooting percentages include 76.2% for free throw percentage and 23.1% for three-point percentage so far this season. UTEP is holding opponents to 59 points per game, which is 43rd in the country. The Miners have also played well offensively averaging 76.3 points per game on 50.6 percent shooting from the field and 32.7 percent from three-point range.

SUMMARY

This should be a really good game to watch with a good offensive team taking on an equally good defensive team. However, the Miners have the edge here because they are the more balanced team and are playing in front of their fans. The Lobos have an intimidating offense that is averaging 93 points per game, but they will struggle against the Miners, who are holding opponents to 59 points per game. On the other side, the Miners are averaging 76.3 points per game, and while that isn’t as impressive as what New Mexico is doing on their end, their offense will keep them in the game because the Lobos are giving up 74.8 points per game, and help them cover the spread.

TRENDS

NEW MEXICO:

• Over is 16-6 in UNM last 22 road games.
• UNM are 19-42 ATS in their last 61 road games.
• Over is 11-5 in UNM in the last 16 non-conference games.

TEXAS-EL PASO:

• Under is 20-6 in UTEP last 26 home games.
• UTEP are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games overall.
• UTEP are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 Tue. games.

HEAD TO HEAD:

• UNM is 1-8-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
• Underdog is 7-1-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

Data Analysis:   UTEP -1 / Under 145
Fade the Public:   UTEP -1 / Under 145
Sharp Action:  no data / no data